The definition of offensive is something likely to invoke feelings of hurt, anger, disgust, disapproval or revulsion, or is something associated with an aggressive attack.
(adjective)Offensive is an organized campaign or plan of action, normally created by the military or created to achieve some specific political aim or goal.
(noun)See offensive in Webster's New World College Dictionary
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Origin: ML offensivus < L offensa, offense
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